Pretoria – Government has reiterated Cabinet's call to all eligible voters to come out in large numbers on 18 May 2011 to exercise their democratic right to elect a government of their choice. "Regular, free and fair elections are a cornerstone of our democracy. Our votes on May 18 will go a long way towards entrenching South Africa as a democratic society with a legitimate … [Read more...] about Government calls voters to exercise democratic right
local elections
Home Affairs gears up for elections
Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs is pulling out all the stops to ensure that those who need Identity Documents (IDs) to cast their vote on 18 May have every opportunity to obtain them. Addressing a media briefing on Friday, the department's Director-General Mkuseli Apleni said on the day of the municipal elections all Home Affairs offices will open at … [Read more...] about Home Affairs gears up for elections
IEC National Results Operation Centre
Pretoria - With less than a week to go to the 2011 municipal elections, the IEC began putting the final touches to its preparations for the polls by launching the national Results Operation Centre (ROC) in Pretoria on Wednesday. While the ROC, which is located at the Tshwane Events Centre, was bustling with activity on Wednesday, all eyes will be on it on 18 May. It will be … [Read more...] about IEC National Results Operation Centre
New Electoral Commission Member
Pretoria - Judge Gidfonia Mlindelwa Makhanya has been appointed as a member of the Electoral Commission, the Presidency said on Tuesday. "President Jacob Zuma has today, 10 May 2011, and in terms of Section 6(1) of the Electoral Commission Act of 1996 (Act no. 51 of 1996) appointed Judge Gidfonia Mlindelwa Makhanya as a member of the Electoral Commission as recommended by … [Read more...] about New Electoral Commission Member
Burundi electoral commission to take lessons in SA
Pretoria - A team from the National Independent Electoral Commission of Burundi (CENI) will arrive in the country to observe the upcoming municipal elections. Invited by the South African Embassy in Burundi, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the team will arrive in the country on Friday. "The objectives of the visit will be to observe … [Read more...] about Burundi electoral commission to take lessons in SA
